Gap Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 6/6

Gap has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 48.6%, while the Specialty Retail industry saw earnings growing at 14% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 0.1% per year. Gap's return on equity is 25.9%, and it has net margins of 5.6%.

Key information

48.6%

Earnings growth rate

48.6%

EPS growth rate

Specialty Retail Industry Growth26.6%
Revenue growth rate-0.1%
Return on equity25.9%
Net Margin5.6%
Last Earnings Update01 Feb 2025

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

These 4 Measures Indicate That Gap (NYSE:GAP) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Apr 05
These 4 Measures Indicate That Gap (NYSE:GAP) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Gap Stock Looks Like A Formidable Bargain Following Retail Sector Pullback

Mar 16

The Gap Dazzles, Stock To Keep Rallying

Mar 07

Gap's (NYSE:GAP) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Mar 07
Gap's (NYSE:GAP) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Investor Optimism Abounds The Gap, Inc. (NYSE:GAP) But Growth Is Lacking

Mar 02
Investor Optimism Abounds The Gap, Inc. (NYSE:GAP) But Growth Is Lacking

The Gap Remains An Apparel Brand Icon, Which Could Benefit From Strong U.S. Consumer Spending

Feb 10

Should You Be Adding Gap (NYSE:GAP) To Your Watchlist Today?

Feb 02
Should You Be Adding Gap (NYSE:GAP) To Your Watchlist Today?

Gap's (NYSE:GAP) Returns Have Hit A Wall

Jan 19
Gap's (NYSE:GAP) Returns Have Hit A Wall

Is The Gap, Inc. (NYSE:GAP) Trading At A 27% Discount?

Jan 06
Is The Gap, Inc. (NYSE:GAP) Trading At A 27% Discount?

The Gap: Sales Momentum And Profitability Signal Turnaround

Dec 27

Here's Why Gap (NYSE:GAP) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Dec 22
Here's Why Gap (NYSE:GAP) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

The Gap, Inc. Just Beat EPS By 24%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Nov 29
The Gap, Inc. Just Beat EPS By 24%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

The Gap: Brand Momentum Can Carry Shares Higher (Upgrade)

Nov 22

Gap (NYSE:GAP) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.15

Nov 22
Gap (NYSE:GAP) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.15

The Gap: Looking For A Turnaround Continuation In Q3 (Rating Upgrade)

Oct 28

Does Gap (NYSE:GAP) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Oct 14
Does Gap (NYSE:GAP) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

An Intrinsic Calculation For The Gap, Inc. (NYSE:GAP) Suggests It's 32% Undervalued

Sep 30
An Intrinsic Calculation For The Gap, Inc. (NYSE:GAP) Suggests It's 32% Undervalued

Gap (NYSE:GAP) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward

Sep 16
Gap (NYSE:GAP) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward

The Gap, Inc.: A Resilient Company Showing Fruits Of Turnaround Efforts

Sep 09
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Tactical Brand Reinvigoration And Digital Investments Propel Apparel Giant's Growth Path

Sep 02 Inventory discipline and strategic focus on brand reinvigoration are set to enhance gross margins and drive market share gains.

Earnings Beat: The Gap, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models

Sep 02
Earnings Beat: The Gap, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models

We Think Gap (NYSE:GAP) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Aug 31
We Think Gap (NYSE:GAP) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Gap (NYSE:GAP) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.15

Aug 31
Gap (NYSE:GAP) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.15

The Gap, Inc.'s (NYSE:GPS) Share Price Not Quite Adding Up

Aug 16
The Gap, Inc.'s (NYSE:GPS) Share Price Not Quite Adding Up

The Gap For Dividends Will Be Filled

Jul 23

The Gap's Brands Perform Stronger Than I Thought (Rating Upgrade)

Jul 16

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of The Gap, Inc. (NYSE:GPS)

Jun 23
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of The Gap, Inc. (NYSE:GPS)

Gap Stock: A Stellar Q1 Justifies The Rally, But Further Upside May Be Limited

May 31

Gap (NYSE:GPS) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return

May 28
Gap (NYSE:GPS) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return

The Gap: Recent Margin Leverage Doesn't Seem Sustainable

May 13

Gap (NYSE:GPS) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

May 10
Gap (NYSE:GPS) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Gap: Lack Of Growth And Unstable Profitability Indicate A Hold

Mar 05

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Gap makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:GAP Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
01 Feb 2515,0868445,07240
02 Nov 2415,2358235,17037
03 Aug 2415,1737675,21437
04 May 2415,0016785,12337
03 Feb 2414,8895025,13137
28 Oct 2314,834445,08946
29 Jul 2315,1061085,10946
29 Apr 2315,415-585,28446
28 Jan 2315,616-2025,37746
29 Oct 2215,898555,44141
30 Jul 2215,802-3795,65841
30 Apr 2216,156-725,67741
29 Jan 2216,6702565,71841
30 Oct 2116,5695065,73246
31 Jul 2116,6207535,61246
01 May 2115,6844335,27846
30 Jan 2113,800-6654,93746
31 Oct 2014,050-1,0834,95341
01 Aug 2014,054-1,0384,82341
02 May 2014,784-8084,83441
01 Feb 2016,3833515,03841
02 Nov 1916,3328114,83750
03 Aug 1916,4239374,78250
04 May 1916,5031,0664,91650
02 Feb 1916,5801,0034,86450
03 Nov 1816,7359325,00251
04 Aug 1816,4848954,88251
05 May 1816,1988694,74651
03 Feb 1815,8558484,57351
28 Oct 1715,5068634,4230
29 Jul 1715,4668384,3260
29 Apr 1715,5186924,2450
28 Jan 1715,5166764,14746
29 Oct 1615,4726704,0970
30 Jul 1615,5317144,0690
30 Apr 1615,5788084,0880
30 Jan 1615,7979204,1010
31 Oct 1516,1201,0254,1630
01 Aug 1516,2351,1284,1880
02 May 1516,3181,2414,1720
31 Jan 1516,4351,2624,2290
01 Nov 1416,3021,2504,1620
02 Aug 1416,3061,2364,1430
03 May 1416,1931,2074,1860

Quality Earnings: GAP has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: GAP's current net profit margins (5.6%) are higher than last year (3.3%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: GAP's earnings have grown significantly by 48.6% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: GAP's earnings growth over the past year (71.3%) exceeds its 5-year average (48.6% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: GAP earnings growth over the past year (71.3%) exceeded the Specialty Retail industry -8.6%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: GAP's Return on Equity (25.9%) is considered high.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/04/15 18:18
End of Day Share Price 2025/04/15 00:00
Earnings2025/02/01
Annual Earnings2025/02/01

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The Gap, Inc. is covered by 64 analysts. 18 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

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null nullArgus Research Company
Daniela NedialkovaAtlantic Equities LLP
Jeff BlackAvondale Partners